Department of Defense January 2011 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Submission for OMB Review; Request for Authorization of Additional Classification and Rate, Standard Form 1444
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the Regulatory Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a reinstatement of a previously approved information collection requirement concerning Request for Authorization of Additional Classification and Rate, Standard Form 1444. A notice published in the Federal Register at 75 FR 68608, on November 8, 2010. No comments were received.
Revised Non-Foreign Overseas Per Diem Rates
The Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee is publishing Civilian Personnel Per Diem Bulletin Number 274. This bulletin lists revisions in the per diem rates prescribed for U.S. Government employees for official travel in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands and Possessions of the United States. AEA changes announced in Bulletin Number 194 remain in effect. Bulletin Number 274 is being published in the Federal Register to assure that travelers are paid per diem at the most current rates.
Federal Advisory Committee; Defense Health Board (DHB) Meeting
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, and in accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of Public Law, DoD announces that the Defense Health Board (DHB) will meet March 7 and 8, 2011, in Herndon, Virginia.
Meeting of the Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council (MFRC)
Pursuant to Section 10(a), Public Law 92-463, as amended, notice is hereby given of a forthcoming meeting of the Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council (MFRC). The purpose of the Council meeting is to review the military family programs which will be the focus for the Council for next year, review the status of warrior care, and address selected concerns of military family organizations. The meeting is open to the public, subject to the availability of space. Persons desiring to attend may contact Ms. Melody McDonald at 571-256-1738 or e-mail FamilyReadinessCouncil@osd.mil no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 16 February 2011 to arrange for parking and escort into the conference room inside the Pentagon. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Council. Persons desiring to submit a written statement to the Council must notify the point of contact listed below no later than 5 p.m., Friday, 18 February 2011.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Department of the Army is proposing to alter a system of records notices in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB); Cancellation of Committee Meeting
The meeting of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, January 25th and 26th, 2011, was cancelled. The meeting was announced in the Federal Register on December 8, 2010 (Volume 75, No. 235) FR (76423). The purpose of the meeting was an open meeting of the Reserve Forces Policy Board. The meeting was canceled due to the less than required number of attendees required to hold the meeting.
Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Department of Defense Task Force on the Care, Management, and Transition of Recovering Wounded, Ill, and Injured Members of the Armed Forces (subsequently referred to as the Task Force) will take place.
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for U.S. Navy F-35C West Coast Homebasing and To Announce Public Scoping Meetings
Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] parts 1500- 1508), the Department of the Navy (Navy) announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to identify and evaluate the potential environmental consequences associated with providing facilities and functions to homebase the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft on the West Coast of the United States. Under this proposal, a total of seven active-duty F/A-18C Hornet aircraft squadrons and one fleet replacement squadron (FRS) will progressively transition from F/A-18C Hornet aircraft to the more advanced F-35C JSF beginning in 2015. This transition will occur as a one-for-one replacement. The aging FA-18C Hornet aircraft are expected to be replaced with F-35C aircraft by 2025. The Navy will evaluate two basing options (plus a no action alternative) to efficiently and economically transition the F-35C aircraft into the fleet. This basing action is consistent with past Navy strike-fighter homebasing actions. Dates and Addresses: Public scoping meetings are scheduled to receive oral and/or written comments on environmental concerns that should be addressed in the EIS, as follows: 1. Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at the Southwest High School, 2001 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro, CA 92243 (located in Imperial County, California). 2. Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Lemoore Senior Center, 789 South Lemoore Avenue (18th Avenue), Lemoore, CA (located in Kings County, California). Each meeting will occur from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meetings will be an open house format with informational displays and materials available for public review. The public will have an opportunity to submit written comments on environmental concerns that should be addressed in the U.S. Navy F-35C West Coast Homebasing EIS. Navy staff will be present at these open houses to answer questions.
Board of Visitors, United States Military Academy (USMA)
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976, and Federal regulations governing advisory committee meetings, the Department of Defense announces a Federal advisory committee meeting for the United States Military Academy Board of Visitors. This is the 2011 Organizational Meeting of the USMA Board of Visitors. Members of the Board will be provided updates on Academy issues.
Availability of the Fiscal Year 2009 Missile Defense Agency Services Contracts Inventory Pursuant to Section 807 of the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act
In accordance with section 2330a of Title 10 United States Code as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (NDAA 08) Section 807, the Director of the Missile Defense Agency and the Office of the Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Office of Strategic Sourcing (DPAP/SS) will make available to the public the FY2009 inventory of activities performed pursuant to contracts for services. The inventory will be published to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Web site at the following location: https://www.mda.mil/business/acquisition_center.html.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-49; Introduction
This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by DOD, GSA, and NASA in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-49. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC. The FAC, including the SECG, is available via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Public Access to the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 3010 of Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010. Section 3010 requires that the information in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), excluding past performance reviews, shall be made publicly available. This interim rule notifies contractors of this new statutory requirement for public access to FAPIIS and creates a new FAR clause to support the posting of information in FAPIIS consistent with section 3010. All information posted in FAPIIS on or after April 15, 2011, except for past performance reviews, will be publicly available.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-49; Small Entity Compliance Guide
This document is issued under the joint authority of DOD, GSA, and NASA. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary of rules appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-49, which amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Interested parties may obtain further information regarding these rules by referring to FAC 2005-49, which precedes this document. The documents are also available via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Contract Financing
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the Regulatory Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension to a currently approved information collection requirement concerning contract financing. A notice was published in the Federal Register at 75 FR 29547 on May 26, 2010. One comment was received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive Patent License; PNI Corporation
The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to PNI Sensor Corporation a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive license to practice the Government-owned inventions described in U.S. Patent No. 6,820,025: Method and Apparatus for Motion Tracking of an Articulated Rigid Body, Navy Case No. 82,816.//U.S. Patent No. 7,089,148: Method and Apparatus for Motion Tracking of an Articulated Rigid Body, Navy Case No. 96,580.// and any continuations, divisionals or re-issues thereof in the field of use of consumer electronics in the United States.
Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project, Department of the Army, Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC)
Section 342(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 1995, Public Law 103-337 (10 U.S.C. 2358 note), as amended by section 1109 of NDAA for FY 2000, Public Law 106- 65, and section 1114 of NDAA for FY 2001, Public Law 106-398, authorizes the Secretary of Defense to conduct personnel demonstration projects at DoD laboratories designated as Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories (STRLs) to determine whether a specified change in personnel management policies or procedures would result in improved Federal personnel management. Section 1105 of the NDAA for FY 2010, Public Law 111-84, 123 Stat. 2486, October 28, 2009, designates additional DoD laboratories as STRLs for the purpose of designing and implementing personnel management demonstration projects for conversion of employees from the personnel system which applied on October 28, 2009. The ARDEC is listed in subsection 1105(a) of NDAA for FY 2010 as one of the newly designated STRLs.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments
DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial changes and guidance to contracting officers.
U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors Notice of Meeting
Pursuant to Section 9355, Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.), the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors (BoV) will meet in Harmon Hall, 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3300, at USAFA in Colorado Springs, CO, on 4-5 February 2011. The meeting will begin on Friday, 4 February at 1330 p.m. and continue the next day, 5 February at 0710 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to review morale and discipline, social climate, curriculum, instruction, infrastructure, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and other matters relating to the Academy. Specific topics for this meeting include updates on select USAFA metrics; an overview of the bi-annual Sexual Assault and Gender Relations Report; an overview of the USAFA diversity strategic plan; an overview of Don't Ask Don't Tellthe Way Ahead; and an overview of the Association of Graduates and University Endowment. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.155, the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force has determined that a portion of this meeting shall be closed to the public. The Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Office of the Air Force General Counsel, has determined in writing that the public interest requires two portions of this meeting be closed to the public because it will involve matters covered by subsection (c)(6) of 5 U.S.C. 552b. The Character update/ Status of discipline will discuss protected information on individual cases. Likewise, the focus groups will require cadets to share personal information, opinions and experiences concerning their superiors, peers, and the Academy. Closure of these portions of the meeting is appropriate under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) to protect the privacy of low level ``employees.'' Public attendance at the open portions of this USAFA BoV meeting shall be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis up to the reasonable and safe capacity of the meeting room. In addition, any member of the public wishing to provide input to the USAFA BoV should submit a written statement in accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.140(c) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the procedures described in this paragraph. Written statements must address the following details: The issue, discussion, and a recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be included as needed to establish the appropriate historical context and provide any necessary background information. Written statements can be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the Air Force Pentagon address detailed below at any time. However, if a written statement is not received at least 10 days before the first day of the meeting which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to, or considered by, the BoV until its next open meeting. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the BoV Chairperson and ensure they are provided to members of the BoV before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. For the benefit of the public, rosters that list the names of BoV members and any releasable materials presented during open portions of this BoV meeting shall be made available upon request. If, after review of timely submitted written comments, the BoV Chairperson and DFO deem appropriate, they may choose to invite the submitter of the written comments to orally present their issue during an open portion of the BoV meeting that is the subject of this notice. Members of the BoV may also petition the Chairperson to allow specific persons to make oral presentations before the BoV. Per 41 CFR 102-3.140(d), any oral presentations before the BoV shall be in accordance with agency guidelines provided pursuant to a written invitation and this paragraph. Direct questioning of BoV members or meeting participants by the public is not permitted except with the approval of the DFO and Chairperson.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The U.S. Marine Corps is deleting four systems of records notices from its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Notice of Closed Meetings of the Department of Defense Wage Committee
Pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of Public Law 92-463, the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given that closed meetings of the Department of Defense Wage Committee will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, and Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at 10 a.m. at 1400 Key Boulevard, Level A, Room A101, Rosslyn, Virginia, 22209. Under the provisions of section 10(d) of Public Law 92-463, the Department of Defense has determined that the meetings meet the criteria to close meetings to the public because the matters to be considered are related to internal rules and practices of the Department of Defense and the detailed wage data to be considered were obtained from officials of private establishments with a guarantee that the data will be held in confidence. However, members of the public who may wish to do so are invited to submit material in writing to the chairman concerning matters believed to be deserving of the Committee's attention.
Revised Non-Foreign Overseas Per Diem Rates
The Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee is publishing Civilian Personnel Per Diem Bulletin Number 273. This bulletin lists revisions in the per diem rates prescribed for U.S. Government employees for official travel in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands and Possessions of the United States. AEA changes announced in Bulletin Number 194 remain in effect. Bulletin Number 273 is being published in the Federal Register to assure that travelers are paid per diem at the most current rates.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Department of the Air Force proposing to alter a system of records notice in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Department of the Air Force is proposing to alter a system of records notice in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Department of the Air Force is proposing to alter a system of records notice in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Office of the Secretary of Defense proposes to add a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Code Committee Meeting
This notice announces the forthcoming public meeting of the Code Committee established by Article 146(a), Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. 946(a), to be held at the Courthouse of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 450 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20442-0001, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. The agenda for this meeting will include consideration of proposed changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and the Manual for Courts- Martial, United States, and other matters relating to the operation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice throughout the Armed Forces.
Notice of Availability of Advanced Battery Technology Related Patents for Exclusive, Partially Exclusive, or Non-Exclusive Licenses; Patent Licensing Meeting
The Department of the Army announces the general availability of exclusive, partially exclusive or non-exclusive licenses relative to the following listing of intellectual property. A patent licensing meeting will be held February 16, 2011 at the SAIC Enterprise Bldg Conference Center, 8301 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA 22102; Wednesday. Please pre-register for this event at https://www.seeuthere.com/ AdvancedBatteryTechnicalBriefing2011 NLT 4 February 2011. Seating will be limited so early registration is encouraged. 1. ARL 01-37Choosing Electrolytes for Lithium/Air Batteries (US 7,585,579). 2. ARL 02-06Solvent Systems Comprising a Mixture of Lactams and Esters for Non-Aqueous Electrolytes and Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Cells Comprising the Same (US 7,442,471 B1). 3. ARL 02-27Additive for Enhancing the Performance of Electrochemical Cells (US 7,172,834 B1). 4. ARL 02-27 D1Non-aqueous solvent electrolyte battery with additive alkali metal salt of a mixed anhydride combination of oxalic acid and boric acid (US 7,524,579 B1). 5. ARL 04-29Safer, Less Expensive Lithium Ion Batteries (US 7,629,080). 6. ARL 05-18High Capacity Metal/Air Battery. Filed with USPTO on 4/1/2009 (S/N 12/416,309). 7. ARL 08-15Improvement through Protection: Enabling More Powerful Lithium Batteries. Provisional filed with USPTO on 5/13/2010 (S/N 61/ 334,265); non-provisional due by 5/13/2011. 8. ARL 08-37Higher Voltage, Safer Lithium-Carbon Fluoride Battery. Filed with USPTO on 9/8/2010 (S/N 12/877,153). 9. ARL 08-39Better Performing Lithium/Carbon Fluoride Battery. Filed with USPTO on 11/24/10; (S/N 61/416,923). 10. ARL 09-18Increasing Performance by Reducing Resistance in Lithium Ion Batteries. Filed with USPTO on 2/3/2010 (S/N 12/699,182). 11. ARL 09-33Pure LiBOB Salt & Purification Process. Filed with USPTO on 10/27/10 (S/N 61/407,153). 12. ARL 09-41Longer Lasting Lithium/Oxygen Battery. Provisional filed with USPTO on 1/11/11, (S/N 61/431,602). 13. ARL 10-14Ultra-fast Bi-directional Solid State Circuit Breaker (battery related). PATENT STATUSTo be filed prior to meeting. 14. ARL 10-28Electrolyte for Next Generation 5V Li-ion Batteries. Provisional filed with USPTO on 7/6/2010 (S/N 61/ 361,625).
Availability for Exclusive, Non-Exclusive, or Partially-Exclusive Licensing of an Invention Concerning a Urinary Field Sampling Kit for the Determination of Nerve Agent Exposure and Method of Use Thereof
Announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention set forth in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61/458,797, entitled ``Urinary Field Sampling Kit for the Determination of Nerve Agent Exposure and Method of Use Thereof,'' filed on November 15, 2010. The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights to this invention.
Advisory Committee Meeting Cancellation
On Tuesday, January 4, 2011 (Volume 76, Number 2, Page 335) the Department of Defense announced meeting date changes to the closed meetings of the Missile Defense Advisory Committee. Due to administrative matters, these meetings scheduled for January 19-20, 2011, have been cancelled.
Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
The National Security Agency/Central Security Service proposes to add a system of records notices in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive and Co-Exclusive Patent License; NanoDynamics Life Sciences, Inc.
The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to NanoDynamics Life Sciences, Inc. a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive license to practice the Government-owned inventions described in U.S. Patent No. 5,492,696: Controlled Release Microstructures, Navy Case No. 76,896.//U.S. Patent No. 5,651,976: Controlled Release of Active Agents using Inorganic Tubules, Navy Case No. 76,652.//U.S. Patent No. 5,705,191: Sustained Delivery of Active Compounds from Tubules, with Rational Control, Navy Case No. 77,037.// U.S. Patent No. 6,280,759: Method of Controlled Release and Controlled Release Microstructures, Navy Case No. 78,215 and any continuations, divisionals or re-issues thereof in the field of use of metal related industry and a co-exclusive license to practice the field of use of building materials. The field of use of building materials means the use of Halloysite Microtubles for the elution from them of any and all biocidal substances into building materials including, but not limited to: Grouts, cements, parging materials, stuccos, mortars, wallboards; cellulose-based materials (such as particleboard, paneling, medium density fiberboard (MDF) paneling, plywood, lumber, chipboard, and ceiling tile); caulks, sealants and adhesives; high pressure laminates; wall, counter top and floor coverings or components thereof; ceramics, cultured marbles, tiles; non-cellulose (i.e. polymer) based wallpapers, paneling, and other wall, counter top, and floor coverings or components; and insulations. The field of use of paint means the use of Halloysite Microtubules for the elution of any and all substances in paints, sealers, fillers, varnishes, shellac, polyurethane coatings, and any and all ``paint- like'' coatings applied in liquid form to any and all surfaces for the beautification or protection of surfaces in structures or components thereof, including but not limited to, buildings, marine structures (including boats), furniture and other normally ``painted'' materials in the United States.
TRICARE Reimbursement Revisions
The rule proposes several revisions to the regulation necessary to be consistent with Medicare, to include: hospice periods of care; reimbursement of physician assistants and assistant-at-surgery claims; and this rule revises the regulation by removing references to specific numeric Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) values, and replacing them with their narrative description.
TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010; Enhancement of Transitional Dental Care for Members of the Reserve Component on Active Duty for More Than 30 Days in Support of a Contingency Operation
The Department is publishing this proposed rule to implement section 703 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (NDAA for FY10). Specifically, that legislation amends the transitional health care dental benefits for Reserve Component members on active duty for more than 30 days in support of a contingency operation. The legislation entitles these Reserve Component members to dental care in the same manner as a member of the uniformed services on active duty for more than 30 days, thus providing care to the Reserve member in both military dental treatment facilities and authorized private sector dental care. This proposed rule does not eliminate any medical or dental care that is currently covered as transitional health care for the member. However the member's dependents are not entitled to this enhanced benefit. At present, the transitional health care dental benefits for Reserve Component members includes space available care in military dental treatment facilities and eligibility for the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP). The implementation of section 703 of NDAA for FY10 will enhance the dental benefit to include space required care in military dental treatment facilities; military dental treatment facility referred care to the private sector; and authorized remote dental care in the private sector during the 180 day transitional health care period. Both dental treatment facility referred care and remote care will be administered by TRICARE's Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP). TDP eligibility will begin after the transitional health care period ends. Reserve Component family members are also eligible for the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP). These family members pay 100% of the premiums while their sponsor is in Reserve status. If their sponsor is activated for more than 30 days, the TDP enrolled Reserve Component family members obtain the same benefits as any other TDP enrolled active duty family members with the Government subsidizing 60 percent of the premium cost for enrolled active duty family members. This change in status and subsidy occurs automatically. Upon the sponsor's deactivation, the family members automatically revert to Reserve Component family member TDP status and pay 100% of the TDP premium cost. With the proposed rule, there is no change to status or eligibility for family members.
TRICARE; Reimbursement for Travel for Specialty Care Under Exceptional Circumstances
This proposed rule implements section 634 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 which amends Section 1074i of title 10, United States Code, to permit reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses for active duty members of the uniformed Services and their dependents, and accompaniment, to a specialty care provider under such exceptional circumstances as the Secretary of Defense may proscribe. The Department of Defense through its military treatment facilities and its robust managed care program, TRICARE Prime, is able to fulfill the medical needs of the majority of its active duty members and their families. However, in some locations where active duty members and their families live due to the duty assignment of the member, the medical resources in the military treatment facilities and the managed care networks may not meet all of the specialty care needs of these members and their families within normal access standards. Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses for required specialty care that is more than 100 miles from the primary care manager's office is currently a benefit under paragraph (a) of section 1074i, title 10, United States Code for any covered beneficiary enrolled in the TRICARE Prime program, including the active duty members and their dependents. However this proposed rule extends a travel reimbursement for active duty members of the armed forces and their families who, because of an exceptional circumstance involving the duty assignment of the active duty member of the armed forces, are required to travel less than 100 miles but more than 60 minutes in drive time to access needed specialty care. This travel reimbursement benefit is limited to those active duty members and their dependents, and accompaniment, enrolled in Prime or TRICARE Prime Remote. The Director, TRICARE Management Activity, shall issue procedures and guidelines under which authorization for reimbursement of travel expenses will be issued after verification that the member, family member, and/or accompaniment, must travel less than 100 miles but more than 60 minutes drive time from the military treatment facility or their primary care manager's office to receive required specialty care.
TRICARE; Coverage of National Cancer Institute (NCI) Sponsored Phase I Studies
This final rule adds coverage of National Cancer Institute (NCI) sponsored Phase I studies for certain beneficiaries. The NCI sponsored clinical treatment trials are conducted in a series of steps called phases. Phase I trials are the first studies conducted in people. They evaluate how a new drug should be given (by mouth, injected into the blood, or injected into the muscle), how often, and what dose is safe.
Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)
This final rule establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for DSCA, supplements regulations regarding military support for civilian law enforcement, and sets forth policy guidance for the execution and oversight of DSCA when requested by civil authorities and approved by the appropriate Department of Defense (DoD) authority, or as directed by the President, within the United States, including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any territory or possession of the United States or any political subdivision thereof. Legislative changes over the years have made the existing guidance outdated and inconsistent with current law and the current organizational structure of the Department of Defense. This final rule will facilitate civil authorities' access to the support they are seeking from the Department by establishing updated policy guidance and assigning the correct responsibilities within the Department for Defense Support of Civil Authorities in response to requests for assistance for domestic emergencies, designated law enforcement support, special events, and other domestic activities.
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive Patent License; IRFlex Corporation
The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to IRFlex Corporation a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive license to practice the field of use of nonlinear, mid-infrared fiber and fiber devices to generate and/or guide mid-infrared sources over long distances (1-500 meters) in the United States, the Government- owned inventions described in U.S. Patent No. 5,949,935: Infrared Optical Fiber Couple, Navy Case No. 78,344.//U.S. Patent No. 6,928,227: Amplification with Chalcogenide Glass Fiber, Navy Case No. 82,848.// U.S. Patent No. 7,133,590: IR Supercontinuum Source, Navy Case No. 96,194.//U.S. Patent No. 7,809,030: OPO Mid-IR Wavelength Converter, Navy Case No. 98,538.//U.S. Patent Application No. 12/179,797: Manufacturing Process for Chalcogenide Glasses, Navy Case No. 96,838.// U.S. Patent Application No. 12/851,377: Microstructured Fiber End, Navy Case No. 98,546.//U.S. Patent Application No. 12/645,315: Fiber-Based Mid-IR Signal Combiner and Method of Making Same, Navy Case No. 99,613 and any continuations, divisionals or re- issues thereof.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Department of the Army proposes to add a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees
Under the provisions of section 596 of Public Law 110-417, section 594 of Public Law 111-84 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and 41 CFR 102-3.50, the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Military Leadership Diversity Commission (hereafter referred to as the ``Commission''). The Commission is a non-discretionary federal advisory committee that shall provide the President and Congress a comprehensive evaluation and assessment of minority promotion and advancement policies. The commission, pursuant to section 596(d) of Public Law 110-417, shall: a. Carry out a comprehensive study to evaluate and assess policies that provide opportunities for the promotion and advancement of minority members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including minority members who are senior officers; and b. In carrying out the study, the Commission shall examine the following: (1) The efforts to develop and maintain diverse leadership at all levels of the Armed Forces. (2) The successes and failures of developing and maintaining a diverse leadership, particularly at the general and flag officer positions. (3) The effect of expanding Department of Defense secondary educational programs to diverse civilian populations, to include military service academy preparatory schools. (4) The ability of current recruitment and retention practices to attract and maintain a diverse pool of qualified individuals in sufficient numbers in officer pre-commissioning programs. (5) The ability of current activities to increase continuation rates for ethnic- and gender-specific members of the Armed Forces. (6) The benefits of conducting an annual conference attended by civilian military, active-duty and retired military and corporate leaders on diversity, to include a review of current policy and the annual demographic data from the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute. (7) The status of prior recommendations made to the Department of Defense and to Congress concerning diversity initiatives within the Armed Forces. (8) The incorporation of private sector practices that have been successful in cultivating diverse leadership. (9) The establishment and maintenance of fair promotion and command opportunities for ethnic- and gender-specific members of the Armed Forces at the 0-5 grade level and above. (10) An assessment of pre-command billet assignments of ethnic- specific members of the Armed Forces. (11) An assessment of command selection of ethnic-specific members of the Armed Forces. (12) The development of a uniform definition, to be used throughout the Department of Defense, of diversity that is congruent with the core values and vision of the Department of Defense for the future workforce. (13) The existing metrics and milestones for evaluating the diversity plans of the Department of Defense (including the plans of the Military Departments) and for facilitating future evaluation and oversight. (14) The existence and maintenance of fair promotion, assignment, and command opportunities for ethnic- and gender-specific members of the Armed Forces at the levels of warrant officer, chief warrant officer, company and junior grade, field and mid-grade, and general and flag officer. (15) The current institutional structure of the Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity of the Department of Defense, and of similar officers of the Military Departments, and their ability to ensure effective and accountable diversity management across the Department of Defense. (16) The options available for improving the substance or implementation of current plans and policies of the Department of Defense and the Military Departments. No later than 12 months after the date on which the Commission first meets, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on its study. The Commission's final report shall include, as a minimum, the following: a. The findings and conclusions of the Commission; b. The recommendations of the Commission for improving diversity within the U.S. Armed Forces; and c. Such other information and recommendations as the Commission considers appropriate. In addition, the Commission may submit interim reports to the President and Congress as the Commission considers appropriate. In carrying out its study the Commission, pursuant to section 596(d)(3) of Public Law 110-417, may consult with appropriate private, for-profit, and non-profit organizations and advocacy groups to learn methods for developing, implementing, and sustaining senior diverse leadership within the Department of Defense. The Commission, pursuant to section 596(b) of Public Law 110-417 and amended by section 594 of Public Law 111-84, shall be comprised of no more than thirty members to include the following: a. The Director of the Defense Manpower Data Center; b. The Commandant of the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute; c. An active commissioned officer from each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps; d. An active commissioned officer from the National Guard, and an active commissioned officer from the Reserves, each of whom serves or has served in a leadership position with either a Military Department command or combatant command; e. A commissioned officer or noncommissioned officer of the Coast Guard on active duty; f. A retired general or flag officer from each of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps, a retired general or flag officer from the National Guard, and a retired general or flag officer from the Reserves; g. A retired flag officer of the Coast Guard; h. A retired noncommissioned officer from each of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps, a retired noncommissioned officer from the National Guard, and a retired noncommissioned officer from the Reserves; i. Five retired commissioned officers who served in leadership positions with either a Military Department command or combatant command, of whom no less than three shall represent the views of minority veterans; j. Four individuals with expertise in cultivating diverse leaders in private or non-profit organizations; and k. An attorney with appropriate experience and expertise in constitutional and legal matters related to the duties and responsibilities of the commission. The appointment of the Director of the Defense Manpower Data Center and the Commandant of the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute shall be based upon their ex-officio position within the Department of Defense. The Secretary of Defense shall appoint the remaining Commission members, who are not required to be appointed by ex-officio position. Commission members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not full-time or permanent part-time employees of the Federal Government, shall be appointed to serve as experts and consultants under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109, and these individuals shall serve as special government employees, whose appointments shall be renewed on an annual basis. Pursuant to section 596(g)(1) of Public Law 110-417, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Commandant of the Coast Guard, shall appoint the two individuals who represent interests of the U.S. Coast Guard, see 13(e) and (g) above. All Commission members shall be appointed for the life of the Commission; however, each non-ex-officio appointment must be renewed by the Secretary of Defense, or the Secretary of Homeland Security (as applicable) on an annual basis. Any Commission vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment and shall be renewed on an annual basis. Commission members, who are not full-time or permanent part-time federal employees, shall serve without compensation. All Commission members shall be provided travel and per diem for official committee travel. The Secretary of Defense, pursuant to section 596(b)(3) of Public Law 110-417, shall designate one member as the chairman of the Commission. With DoD approval, the Commission is authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission. These subcommittees shall operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and other Governing Federal statutes and regulations. Such subcommittees shall not work independently of the chartered Commission, and shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Commission for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Commission; nor can they report directly to the Department of Defense or any Federal officers or employees who are not Commission members. Subcommittee members, who are not Commission members, shall be appointed in the same manner as the Commission members. Such individuals, if not full-time or part-time government employees, shall be appointed to serve as experts and consultants under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3019, and serve as special government employees, whose appointments must be renewed on an annual basis.
Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project, Department of the Navy (DON), Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC), SSC Atlantic and SSC Pacific
Section 342(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 1995, Public Law (Pub. L.) 103-337 (10 U.S.C. 2358 note), as amended by section 1109 of NDAA for FY 2000, Public Law 106-65, and section 1114 of NDAA for FY 2001, Public Law 106-398, authorizes the Secretary of Defense to conduct personnel demonstration projects at DoD laboratories designated as Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories (STRLs). The above-cited legislation authorizes DoD to conduct demonstration projects to determine whether a specified change in personnel management policies or procedures would result in improved Federal personnel management. Section 1105 of the NDAA for FY 2010, Public Law 111-84, 123 Stat. 2486, October 28, 2009, designates additional DoD laboratories as STRLs for the purpose of designing and implementing personnel management demonstration projects for conversion of employees from the personnel system which applied on October 28, 2009. The SSC Atlantic and SSC Pacific are listed in subsection 1105(a) of NDAA for FY 2010 as two of the newly designated STRLs. These two STRLs will be the participants in the demonstration project proposal described in this Federal Register notice (FRN).
Notice of Intent To Grant Partially Exclusive Patent License; Lumedyne Technologies, Inc.
The Department of the Navy herby gives notice of its intent to grant to Lumedyne Technologies, Inc., a revocable, nonassignable, partially exclusive license in the United States to practice the Government-Owned invention(s) described in Navy Case No. 98745Method of Fabricating a Micro-Electro-Mechanical Apparatus for Generating Power Responsive to Mechanical Vibration//Navy Case No. 99735 Apparatus for Generating Power Responsive to Mechanical Vibration//Navy Case No. 99740Tunable Resonant Frequency MEMS Kinetic Energy Harvester//Navy Case No. 99741Improved Electro-Magnetic Kinetic Energy Harvesting Device Using Increased Magnetic Edge Area//Navy Case No. 100809Time Domain Inertial Sensor//Navy Case No. 100849 Structural Design of a Mechanical Gyro with Increased Sensitivity and Reduced Quadature Error//Navy Case No. 100869Micro-Resonator with Reduced Acceleration Sensitivity and Phase Noise Using Time Domain Switch.
DoDEA FY 2011 Grant Program
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) seeks requests for consideration (RFC) from eligible local educational agencies (LEA).
Privacy Act of 1974; Computer Matching Program
Subsection (e)(12) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), requires agencies to publish advanced notices of any proposed or revised computer matching program by the matching agency for public comment. The Department of Defense (DoD), as the matching agency under the Privacy Act, is hereby giving notice to the record subjects of a computer matching program between the DoD and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) acting on behalf of the State Public Assistance Agencies (SPAA). The purpose of the computer matching program is to exchange personal data for purposes of identifying individuals who are receiving Federal compensation or pension payments and also are receiving payments pursuant to Federal benefit programs being administered by the States.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Department of the Air Force is deleting a systems of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces the following Federal advisory committee meeting. Name of Committee: Defense Business Board (DBB).
Notification of an Open Meeting of the National Defense University Board of Visitors (BOV)
The National Defense University (NDU), Designated Federal Officer, has scheduled a meeting of the Board of Visitors. The National Defense University Board of Visitors is a Federal Advisory Board. The Board meets twice a year in proceedings that are open to the public.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Office of the Secretary of Defense is deleting a system of records notice from its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Board of Visitors, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces that the following Federal advisory committee meeting will take place: Name of Committee: Board of Visitors, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. Date: February 2 and 3, 2011. Time of Meeting: Approximately 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Please allow extra time for gate security for both days. Location: Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and Presidio of Monterey (DLIFLC & POM), Building 614, Conference Room, Monterey, CA, 93944. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of DLIFLC's Language Science & Technology directorate. In addition, the meeting will involve administrative matters. Agenda: SummaryFebruary 2Board administrative details to include parent committee introduction, board purpose, operating procedures review, and oath. DLIFLC functional areas will be discussed. February 3The Board will be briefed on DLIFLC mission and functional areas. Public's Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, and the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is on a first-come basis. No member of the public attending open meetings will be allowed to present questions from the floor or speak to any issue under consideration by the Board. Although open to the public, gate access is required no later than five work days prior to the meeting. Contact the Committee's Designated Federal Officer, below, for gate access procedures. Committee's Designated Federal Officer or Point of Contact: Mr. Detlev Kesten, ATFL-APO, Monterey, CA, 93944, Detlev.kesten@us.army.mil, (831) 242-6670.
Interim Change to the Military Freight Traffic Unified Rules Publication (MFTURP) NO. 1
The Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) is providing notice that it is releasing an interim change to the MFTURP No. 1 that will become effective January 1, 2011. The interim change updates the personnel security requirements for Dual Driver Protective Service (DDP) and Protective Security Service (PSS) in the MFTURP No.1.
National Wetland Plant List
The National Wetland Plant List (NWPL) is used to delineate wetlands for purposes of the Clean Water Act and the Wetland Conservation Provisions of the Food Security Act. Other applications of the list include wetland restoration, establishment, and enhancement projects. To update the NWPL, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), as part of an interagency effort with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is announcing the availability of the draft National Wetland Plant List (NWPL) and its web address to solicit public comments. The public will now be provided the opportunity to comment and vote on the wetland indicator status ratings of the plants, species nomenclature changes and the revisions to the definition of indicator status ratings contained in the NWPL.
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